Ocean Wave Energy Converter

Abstract

A novel energy conversion apparatus intended to convert the mechanical energy of a source of cyclic motion to unidirectional rotational kinetic energy by means of a unidirectional vertical axis turbine that is submerged in the ocean and is subjected to cyclic motion under the influence of the source i.e. ocean waves where the cyclic motion of the ocean waves is transferred to the turbine via a connecting means in the form of a rectangular frame. When in motion, the turbine experiences a relative flow of fluid across its rotor blades and therefore rotates in a single direction producing useful shaft power. The shaft work can then be utilized in various applications such as electricity generation, pumps etc.